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Glazed cinnamon rolls in a pan

Perfect Cinnamon Rolls

Soft, gooey centers, layers of warm cinnamon, and a sweet orange glaze make these the only cinnamon rolls you’ll ever want to eat.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Proofing Time 3 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Course Breakfast
Servings 12 Cinnamon Rolls

Equipment

  • stand mixer
  • 9 x 13 Baking DIsh

Ingredients
  

Sweet Dough

  • 1 cup warm whole milk
  • 2/3 cup sugar divided
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted, but cool
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons dry active yeast
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 1/4 cup all purpose flour

Filling

  • 4 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons cinnamon
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar

Orange Glaze

  • 1 cup confectioners sugar
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice

Instructions
 

Make the Dough

  • Proof the Yeast: In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine yeast, warm milk, and 2 tablespoons of sugar. Let sit for five minutes or until bubbly.
  • Mix Ingredients together: Add eggs, salt, remaining sugar, and 2 cups of flour to the bowl. Using a wooden spoon mix together until combined. Add in the remaining two cups of flour.
  • Knead the dough: Using the dough hook, knead the dough on low for about 7-10 minutes or until a soft, smooth dough is formed.
  • First Rise: Remove the dough from the mixer bowl, lightly grease the bowl, and replace the dough. Let the it rise until doubled in size, about 2 hours.

Shape the Cinnamon Rolls

  • Prepare the pan: Grease a 9 x 13 baking dish.
  • Make Filling: In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and cinnamon. Set Aside
  • Roll out the Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough into a large rectangle. The dough should be about 1/2 inch thick.
  • Add Butter and Filling: Evenly spread the melted butter over the top of the dough going all the way to the edges. Then sprinkle the cinnamon/brown sugar mixture of the the butter.
  • Make the rolls: Tightly roll the dough into a log. Cut the log into 12 equal pieces and place into the baking dish.
  • Let is Rise: Cover the rolls and let rise for an another hour.

Bake

  • Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350℉
  • Bake: Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. They have taken up to 35 minutes for me. Let cool for 15 minutes before glazinf

Glaze

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice and confectioners sugar until smooth.
  • Spread the glaze over the warm cinnamon rolls and enjoy!

Notes

  • Cinnamon Rolls are best enjoyed fresh from the oven, but will keep covered at room temperature for up to 3 days. 
  • Make Ahead: After you have shaped the rolls, they can rise overnight night covered in the fridge.  Bring them to room temperature prior to baking.
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